Bitter Gourd (Pavakkai) Pitlai

Bitter Gourd Pitlai

Preparation Time:
15 min.
Cooking Time:
30 min.
Serves:
4 servings

Ingredients

To fry and grind

Channa Dal
1 1/2 tsp
Dhaniya (coriandar seed)
1 1/2 tsp
Coconut, grated
3 tbsp
Urad Dal, split
3/4 tsp
Peppercorn
1/2 tsp
Red Chilli
2-3
Cooking Oil
1 tsp

Others

Bitter Gourd, big size
1
Kabuli Channa
2 tbsp
Toordal
1/2 cup
Tamarind
1 small lemon ball size
Salt
to taste
Mustard Seed
1/2 tsp
Cooking Oil
1 tsp

Method

To remove bitterness from Bitter Gourd

  • Cut the bitter gourd into semi circle.
  • Add salt.
  • Add 3 tbsp of curd and mix it thoroughly.
  • Let it stand for 15 min.
  • Squeeze it well.

To pressure cook, for 4 whistle

  • Pressure cook Kabuli channa with little salt.
  • In another pan, cook Toordal with turmeric.

Note: Wash the Toordal and soak it in boiled water for 5 min.

Procedure

  • Add oil in a kadai (pan) and mustard seed.
  • Once splutter, add Bitter Gourd and saute for 5 min.
  • Pour the tamarind juice.
  • Let it boil till the raw smell goes.
  • Add Kabuli Channa, Toordal with grinded paste.
  • Mix it well and add salt.
  • Boil all the mixture till all gets mixed well.
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